County assessor demographics and statistics in the US
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County assessor gender statistics
62.2% of county assessors are women and 37.8% of county assessors are men.
- Female, 62.2%
- Male, 37.8%
County assessor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% |
| Male | 37.8% |
County assessor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,173
Female income
$57,157
County assessor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county assessor positions over time. Currently, 62.2% of county assessors are female.
County assessor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.17% | 60.83% |
| 2011 | 40.94% | 59.06% |
| 2012 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2013 | 38.38% | 61.62% |
| 2014 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2015 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2016 | 44.30% | 55.70% |
| 2017 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
| 2018 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2019 | 38.43% | 61.57% |
| 2020 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
| 2021 | 37.81% | 62.19% |
County assessor related jobs gender ratio
We compared county assessors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| County Assessor | 38% | 62% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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County assessor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county assessors is White, which makes up 82.0% of all county assessors. Comparatively, 6.5% of county assessors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of county assessors are Black or African American.
- White, 82.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
County assessor race
| County assessor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
County assessor race and ethnicity over time
See how county assessor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County assessor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.67% | 3.94% | 2.84% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 85.50% | 4.09% | 3.66% | 4.97% |
| 2012 | 85.53% | 4.33% | 3.40% | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 87.00% | 4.58% | 1.36% | 5.45% |
| 2014 | 85.67% | 5.10% | 2.00% | 5.40% |
| 2015 | 84.80% | 4.55% | 2.61% | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 85.99% | 4.77% | 2.73% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 84.71% | 3.83% | 3.00% | 6.21% |
| 2018 | 85.04% | 4.16% | 2.97% | 6.48% |
| 2019 | 85.72% | 3.44% | 2.50% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 80.61% | 4.85% | 4.12% | 6.89% |
| 2021 | 82.01% | 4.36% | 2.83% | 6.53% |
County assessor wage gap by race
According to our data, white county assessors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino county assessors have the lowest average salary at $60,143.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,888 |
| White | $62,185 |
| Black or African American | $60,867 |
| Asian | $61,802 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,143 |
Average county assessor age
See how the average age of county assessors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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County assessor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 53.5 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 36.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 41.5 |
County assessor age breakdown
The average age of county assessors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the county assessor population.
County assessor age breakdown
| County Assessor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
County assessor educational attainment
The most common degree for county assessors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of county assessors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
County assessors by degree level
| County assessor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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County assessor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, county assessors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $62,852 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, county assessors earn a median annual income of $61,320 compared to $55,658 for county assessors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,658 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,320 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,852 |
County assessor employment statistics
Most county assessors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where county assessors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county assessors work.
County assessor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
County assessor jobs by company type
Employees with the county assessor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most county assessors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
County assessor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 55% |
County assessor jobs by industry
The most common industries for county assessors are government, finance and health care.
County assessor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 47% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
County assessor turnover and employment statistics
County assessor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county assessors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County assessor unemployment rate by year
| Year | County assessor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average county assessor tenure
The average county assessor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 228 county assessors resumes in Zippia's database.
County assessor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
County assessor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county assessors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 103,192 |
| Inventory Accountant | 7.40% | 56,492 |
| Tax Processor | 7.56% | 32,276 |
| Tax Examining Technician | 7.65% | 43,996 |
| County Assessor | 7.99% | - |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Senior Capital Markets Specialist | 19.38% | 12,440 |
Similar county assessor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 103,192 |
| Inventory Accountant | 7.40% | 56,492 |
| Tax Processor | 7.56% | 32,276 |
| Tax Examining Technician | 7.65% | 43,996 |
| Budget Counselor | 12.94% | 27,963 |
| Senior Capital Markets Specialist | 19.38% | 12,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by county assessors
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
County assessor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
